Brisbane: A woman in Australia awoke in the middle of the night to discover a 2.5 metre long python curled up on her chest.

The late-night encounter highlights how easily large snakes can slip into suburban Australian homes during warmer months.

The python captured in Los Angeles is identified as a carpet python, a non-venomous constrictor species native to Australia. These snakes are known for their distinctive patterns and can grow to ...

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Himachal Pradesh industries minister Harshwardhan Chauhan has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre of “financially squeezing” the state, while alleging that successive ...

How firmly you can squeeze your hand provides clinicians with a snapshot into your overall health—with studies consistently linking a strong grip to a healthier, longer life. Every time you twist open ...

Visceral pain can be dull, whereas somatic pain feels sharp, stabbing, or poking. Common causes of chest tightness include heart disease, acid reflux, or asthma. It's important to get medical care ...

Cold sores (fever blisters) usually form on or around the lips and are caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). They often clear within about 10 days. Treat cold sores early when you feel ...

When your baby's or young child's tummy is upset, you want to fix the problem fast. Knowing exactly how to help can be tricky since they can't tell you why it hurts. Find out what might be causing ...

Susan Russell, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist and Medical Director of Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) for Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Medical ICU. Muscle strain commonly causes chest ...